Snohomish County Chamber Coalition: Innovation, Collaboration & Partnership for Local Business

The Snohomish County Chamber Coalition brings together chambers from across the county to strengthen our shared business community. Powered by Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), this coalition creates a unified voice, shared resources, and coordinated support for the employers who drive our local economy. 

Why We’re Forming the Coalition

Chambers are the trusted front door for local businesses. Yet many operate with limited staff, capacity, and resources. The coalition is designed to:

  • Create shared learning and peer support for chamber leaders
  • Reduce duplication and better align regional economic development efforts
  • Pool limited resources for larger, countywide impact
  • Ensure businesses experience a coordinated, “no wrong door” system of support

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Snohomish County Chamber Coalition

What It Means to Be a Founding Coalition Member

Founding coalition members join EASC in a reciprocal partnership built on shared benefits, collaboration, and a stronger collective voice for Snohomish County businesses.

As a coalition member, your chamber will:

  • Sign a reciprocal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with EASC
  • Participate in quarterly coalition meetings
  • Help shape shared priorities and regional initiatives
  • Stay closely connected to countywide advocacy and business support efforts

Benefits for Coalition Chambers

Chambers that join the coalition receive a suite of benefits designed to extend your capacity and increase value to your members:

  • Quarterly Coalition Meetings: Three virtual meetings and one in-person luncheon each year.
  • Visibility & Promotion:
    • Listing on EASC’s online directory
    • Inclusion in a shared events calendar
    • Monthly “partner chamber” email blast promoting your events and updates
  • Event Access & Collaboration:
    • Discounted admission to all EASC events
    • Opportunity to co-host the Summer Networking Mega Mixer
  • Program Eligibility:
    • Advocacy Committee
    • Ambassador Program
    • Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Program

Benefits to EASC (and Why Reciprocity Matters)

This coalition is a true two-way partnership. Chambers help keep EASC grounded in local needs and connected to community-level business activity by offering:

  • Discounted admission for EASC staff/representatives at chamber events
  • Listing EASC in your chamber member directory
  • A non-voting seat for EASC on your board
  • Cross-promotion of events and resources

Together, we amplify each other’s work instead of duplicating efforts.

Chamber Partnership Model: How Collaboration Works

We amplify chamber work, not duplicate it.

Collaboration Includes:

  • Joint business visits with chambers and municipal partners
  • Shared quarterly BRE insights
  • Unified “Open for Business” messaging across the county
  • Resource navigation support for businesses through EASC

Value for Chambers:

  • Stronger relationships with your member businesses
  • Regional resources to address local business challenges
  • Data-backed advocacy for your community
  • Demonstrated, visible support for employers

What We Ask of Coalition Chambers

Our goal is a seamless, coordinated “no wrong door” experience for businesses. To support that, we ask coalition chambers to:

  • Identify and refer businesses for BRE visits
  • Join visits with EASC and partners when appropriate
  • Share local trends and insights from your community
  • Help promote the BRE program to your members
  • Collaborate on follow-up actions and solutions

How to Join the Snohomish County Chamber Coalition

Becoming a coalition member is simple:

  1. Review the Coalition MOU: Chambers are invited to review and consider signing the coalition Memorandum of Understanding.
  2. Sign & Return the MOU: Once signed, you’ll receive a link to the shared events calendar and coalition communications.
  3. Attend the First Coalition Meeting: The inaugural coalition meeting is planned for Q1 2026.